📝 Big Match Preview: City v Yeovil Town

Exeter City are quickly back in action as they welcome Yeovil Town to Sky Bet League Two on Boxing Day in a 1pm kick-off.

The west country derby will see the Grecians look to make it three consecutive wins after their excellent 3-2 win over Oldham Athletic away from home on December 22.

Ahead of the match against the Glovers, manager Matt Taylor said: “I don’t think we’ve beaten them for a number of years now, apart from in the Checkatrade Trophy on penalties. It’s a local derby, on Boxing Day, you couldn’t ask for a better game.

“Hopefully the fans can really get behind us, hopefully the away end will be close to full and the atmosphere will be fantastic.”

LAST TIME WE MET

The sides last met back in early October when they played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Huish Park. Jayden Stockley gave the Grecians the lead before Darren Way’s men struck back with goals from Jordan Green and Alex Fisher, but the City number 11 got himself on the scoresheet once again with a fantastic header in front of the travelling City fans to level the score. The Grecians pushed to find a winner with late chances, but it wasn’t to be as the sides shared the points.

TICKET NEWS

You can book online via Mobile, tablet or desktop by visiting: tickets.ecfc.co.uk or by calling: 01392 411 243 or by visiting the club shop/reception at St James Park.

Matchday sales and collections for the new Stagecoach Adam Stansfield Stand will need to be made at the ticket booth in Red Square as the new stand ticket booth is still a work in progress.

Ticket prices are as follows, advance tickets are available up to the day before the match. The gates will open for the match at 12pm.

MATCH SPONSORS

We’re looking forward to welcoming Thatchers Cider on Wednesday as our match sponsors, as well as AMIA as the match associate sponsors.

MATCH DAY PROGRAMME

In a special 100-page edition of The Grecian we’ve got lots for you to read about ahead of the match with the Glovers. The Boxing Day edition has a feature interview with midfielder Lee Martin, who discusses his wonder goal against Crewe Alexandra, coming through the ranks under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, as well as how he is helping out the current crop of City youngsters in their development. Also inside are regular features from local journalist Matt Bamsey and lifelong City fan, Tony Morris. You can also get an in-depth look at Yeovil Town.

JUNIOR GRECIANS ZONE

The Junior Grecians family zone will be open to its members from 10.30am on Saturday and at 11.30am for everyone else, including away supporters.

The zone has video consoles, large TV screens, a refreshments stall and table football. It is located near the players' entrance at the IP Office Stand.

MASCOTS

We’ve got lots of mascots on Boxing Day, and to read their profiles be sure to pick up a copy of the match day programme for £3 in and around the stadium.